November 18, 2010

I've been looking at cardigan patterns. I love knitting socks and shawls but I really want to knit something else for a change. I recently finished my Shalom cardigan (it took over a year!) and I love it; it's warm and soft and I feel so proud of myself when I wear it. So, I want more cardigans :)

Madelinetosh sock in Neon Rose

Here are a few that I'd like to make soon....

Hay Cardigan by Veera Välimäki for Madelinetosh (Ravelry link). I think this is the perfect cardigan! It's cute, it has a nice shape and interesting details. It only uses a couple skeins of sock yarn and it looks like it would go with everything. I've got the yarn for this and I can't wait to cast on! I think I'll make it without the pocket though.

Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig (Ravelry link). Another gorgeous pattern from the designer of the very popular Whisper cardigan. Really looking forward to making this one and I think it will be a fast knit.

Hooray Cardigan also by Veera Välimäki. I love this shape, it's so beautiful. I don't know if I will knit this one, I generally don't wear sweaters with high necklines but I might be able to modify it a little - for now though, I just look at it on Ravelry :)

Aidez by Cirilia Rose (Ravelry link). Knit in bulky yarn, it probably knits up very fast. A pretty pattern and it also looks comfortable too.

Dark and Stormy by Thea Colman (Ravelry link). I love this pattern! It's so beautiful! I have the yarn for this one too and I think I'll make it a tiny bit longer.

November 16, 2010

Wow! I can't believe how long it's been since my last post! I had a few family things and then I had some major computer problems. Everything is better now, thankfully, including the computer :)

My last post was about a lost sock. I'm both happy and embarrassed to report that the sock has been found. In my sock drawer. It seems that I was so excited about finishing the pair that I put it in the sock drawer, ready to wear :) I usually keep projects together until they are finished - I might need to count how many rows I knit on the foot of a sock, or check the decreases for the toe. So, when I was looking for the sock, I missed the one place that actually made sense.

I've been working on lots of projects lately; trying to finish some old projects and of course I've started some new ones as well. Haven't had time to get pictures of everything yet, but I have lots of socks, a scarf and a shawl to show you. I'm also planning some cardigans, even though the weather is unusually warm and I'm not feeling too excited about wool sweaters. And... I'm working on some secret projects - gifts that I can't show you just yet!

I'm really looking forward to seeing what you've all been knitting and I promise, I'll be posting a lot more often!